Gambaran perilaku agresif pada siswa SMA di Medan Sumatera Utara

Abstract

Abstract Background: Adolescence is a period of individual change, marked by physical and emotional or psychological changes. Emotional changes and psychological development during adolescence cause individuals to become curious about their surroundings, and vulnerable in distinguishing between good and bad. This period is often referred to as a critical period and a period of rebellion, due to emotional changes and psychological development, aggressive behavior will emerge in adolescents which can cause problems in establishing interpersonal relationships. Purpose: To identify aggressive behavior in high school students. Method: Quantitative descriptive research, conducted at Methodist High School Medan in April-May 2024. The independent variable in this study is aggressive behavior. The sampling technique used purposive sampling and the Slovin formula, the number of samples used was 26 respondents. Univariate data analysis was in the form of frequency distribution. Results: Most respondents were dominated by women as many as 16 respondents (61.5%). Most respondents were the first child as many as 11 (42.3%) and lived with their parents as many as 15 (57.7%). Most of the respondents' parents had completed secondary education, as many as 16 (61.5%) and 15 (57.7%) respectively. Most of the respondents' fathers and mothers worked as skilled workers, as many as 21 (80.8%) and 13 (50%) respectively. The respondents' aggressive behavior was included in the high category as many as 17 (65.4%). Conclusion: Adolescent girls, living with parents, first-born children, and adolescents whose parents have secondary education and whose parents work as skilled workers have high levels of aggression. Keywords: Adolescents; Aggressive Behavior; High School Students.